PO231-15 International Security
Introductory description
Security concerns play a dominant role in world politics alike. From traditional concerns about the use of military force to new threats such as poverty, climate change, and cyber-attacks, security issues, occupy a prime-spot on the policy agendas of states, international organisations, and civil society actors.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to theories, concepts, and practices of international security. It introduces students to the study of strategy and warfare, debates about the meaning and scope of security, and key security actors, institutions, and mechanisms in world politics. Simultaneously, we reflect on how we might think about security differently.
Module aims
The principal aims of this module are:
- To provide students with a comprehensive guide to debates about the meaning of security in international relations.
- To familiarise students with key issues surrounding the use and threat of force in international politics.
- To critically analyse a series of ‘new’ security challenges fundamental for understanding the contemporary security environment and agenda.
- To facilitate research-based examination of security issues, actors and dynamics.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
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Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an appreciation of the key concepts and theoretical debates in international political economy
- Critically evaluate the merits of competing explanations and theoretical perspectives in accounting for developments in contemporary political economy
- Explore the relationships between states and markets through a study of key theories and issues in political economy
- Apply political economy insights to analyse particular themes and cases
- Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate good investigative and retrieval skills, including familiarity with information technology
Indicative reading list
Term 1: https://rl.talis.com/3/warwick/lists/3FAE0073-0721-4BEB-E42A-B2A1BC929B0C.html
Term 2: https://rl.talis.com/3/warwick/lists/1F86B72F-9251-6ADA-FEAE-ED495C765388.html
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
TBC
Transferable skills
TBC
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%) |
| Seminars | 9 sessions of 1 hour (6%) |
| Private study | 132 hours (88%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
TBC
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 Word Essay | 100% | Yes (extension) | |
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2,500 word essay |
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Feedback on assessment
Essays are marked according to criteria set out in the Undergraduate Handbook.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.